President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence, marking a significant shift for the former Democratic congresswoman who has faced accusations of promoting disinformation. Trump praised Gabbard's two decades of service and her commitment to constitutional rights and national security. Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party in 2022 and became a Republican earlier this year, endorsed Trump during his recent campaign and joined his transition team. Her controversial political history includes opposing U.S. military actions abroad and meeting with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. This appointment reflects an unusual alignment between Trump and Gabbard, who previously ran for the Democratic presidential nomination. The decision is expected to generate discussions about her past and the implications for the intelligence community.